ANNOUNCING DEONDRE CHARELLE AS OUR NEW MEDIA/MARKETING MANAGER!

Exciting announcement today! We are so fortunate to be adding Marketing wiz and Musician Deondre Charelle as our new Media/Marketing Manager for Detroit RocknRoll Magazine!

Deondre will be making appearances, reviewing talent, booking events, and managing all ad sales. He will be a very busy man.

As a guitarist Deondre has a variety or experience playing with some of Detroit's greatest Legends...He also has a Communications/Marketing degree from EMU.

Deondre brings a fresh  approach to the Detroit Music scene from all of his many different skill sets. He is amazing and so well spoken and inventive...We can't wait to get started! Welcome to Detroit Rock n Roll Magazine! xK

Email Deondre at detroitrocknrollmagazine@gmail.com

Deondre Charelle
Nov 9,2015

Your perception is your confinement: What you perceive is what holds you, makes you molds you. Is what you perceive possible beyond the mirror? Does this perception become a reflection that you cannot shake? Do your doubts speak to yourcore, manifesting at every second to each fiber?

This is your perception after all, and that very perception becomes what you see as truth for that very mirror is the magicthat makes it real in your life, forever in your inner being. Be careful of your perceptions, they just may become truth…Hello, My name is Deondre Charelle, guitarist of Zeal. I am also the new Media Editor for Detroit Rock N Roll magazine.

This job included reviewing new projects, new ideas in Detroit, the new hotspots in our music scene, as well as various other projects that will be affiliated with the DRNRM.
 
Been in the Detroit music business for quite awhile. Have  collaborated with Parliament Funkadelic before working on my project Zeal. I love the music culture, the culture of the art world. Researching the latest in the music scene in our areas and others, I enjoy down to earth conversations with the fans, the band, and the scene.

As a musician, I have 26 years of experience in theory, composition, and performance. As a human being, I enjoy writing short stories, discussing philosophy, drawing, history, and long conversations with people about good food. Surprise me, we may feature you on Detroit Rock N Roll, and we can advertise your business or merchandise on our page. Just email us, and we will be happy to accommodate you and your events.

68,400 SQUARE FEET AND ALL ROCK N ROLL

Peter Cavanaugh:

My old friend Ron Bearup has some farmland in upstate Michigan and just went wild – creating the largest tractor-mowed book title in the history of literacy. This “Local DJ” covers 68,400 square feet with letters 80 feet wide and 60 across with 20 feet of spacing in between. It lies directly in the flight path to Harbor Springs Municipal Airport on Lake Michigan. When asked why he did such a thing, Ron said, “I liked the book!”

Buy Local DJ

HOWLING DIABLOS WITH THE REEFERMEN DEVIL'S NIGHT!

Boo’s Productions Presents!

Howling Diablos Devil’s Night Concert

wsg/The ReeferMen

Hosted by Marc Pasman

Terrifyingly Funky Night of Detroit Rock N Roll!

Costumes Welcome/Prizes/FUN!

FRIDAY NIGHT OCT. 30th

9PM

Mr. B’s

215 S Main St (Downtown)

Royal Oak, MI 48067

(248) 399-0017

SWEET CRYSTAL RETURNS THIS FRIDAY!

SWEET CRYSTAL 

Returns This Friday To A Righteous Gig!

13 time Detroit Music Award winning band Sweet Crystal returns to one of their favorite events and venues - the 4th Friday Concert Series held every fourth Friday in Studio A at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (also known as the Michael Guido Theatre).

Located at 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn, join mega-talented host Rufus Harris as the band closes out the 2015 schedule for this prestigious and intimate night of music and message. Also sharing the night will be musician, singer and songwriter bassist Dray Hill.

Doors open at 8pm / Show starts at 8:30. Admission is $10 at the door. Money goes to support all the great ministries of CAMP (http://www.thecamponline.org/). 

This is the perfect venue for Sweet Crystal - they'd love to spend the evening with all of you there!

SWEET CRYSTAL

http://www.sweetcrystal.com

http://sweetcrystal.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/SweetCrystalBand

MOTOR CITY BAD BOY RIKKI ST JAMES OBITUARY 10-18-2015

Rikki in Detroit 2013 photo: (retrokimmer.com)

Rikki St James

February 20, 1954 - October 18, 2015
Son of Mary Santiago. Father of Ricardo A. Santiago and Brittany L. St. James. Brother of Andre Santiago, Lisa Bryson and Maria Santiago-Powell

Detroit Guitarist/Bass Player Rikki St James died today after suffering a brain aneurysm. Rikki was receiving chemotherapy for cancer as well..he was in good spirits until the end..we received several phone calls and lots of texts from him while he was at U of M hospital and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The funeral service will be a private family affair.

Rikki loved his family especially his two children Brittany and Ricky. Our prayers are with them at this time....

Rikki St James was an old school Detroiter. He grew up not far from Tiger Stadium and his father owned the Security Seal business on Michigan Ave. Rikki worked along side his dad as young boy and worked in the building trades for over 30 years.

 Rikki  (retrokimmer.com)

In recent years Rikki has resided in Wyandotte, Michigan. He loved that small artist community. He enjoyed living there immensely.

Rikki was a very good chef..cooked authentic Puerto Rican dishes and loved to make Spaghetti Marinara from scratch on Sundays..He loved to eat the best foods. Rikki loved his many sports cars and his Softail Harley. Rode often with his pals in the Highwaymen.

Rikki was full of life, love, and laughter....

 Wyandotte Museum (retrokimmer.com)

But his true love in life was making music and meeting talented people. He loved to encourage everyone to follow their dreams and live their best life. He truly enjoyed living his life to the hilt. One of his favorite quotes was from Hunter S. Thompson..

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

His career in music began when Rikki was hired to play Bass guitar in the second version of the band the Motor City Bad Boys. This was the greatest time in Rikki's life.

He talked often about the MCBB crowds that packed CBGB's, Max's Kansas City,  and the Great Gildersleeve back in NYC. He loved NYC and the glamour and nightlife.

  Mick Stevens, Rikki St James, Sirius Trixon, Glenn Dean and Jim Jam

The Motor City Bad Boys, one of the most fascinating rock bands to ever come out of the Detroit music scene. MCBB played Second Chance, Bookies, Max's Kansas City, CBGBs and Great Gildersleeves many times during the 70's.

RIP LOVE...xoK

JON ANDERSON AND JEAN LUC PONTY LIVE AT THE DETROIT MUSIC HALL NOV 6!!

HEADS UP DETROIT! MUSIC LEGENDS JON ANDERSON AND JEAN LUC PONTY

LIVE AT THE MUSIC HALL ON NOVEMBER 6!

 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

The AndersonPonty Band featuring music legends Jon Anderson & Jean Luc Ponty will be performing at the Detroit Music Hall in Detroit on November 6, 2015.

YES's original singer/songwriter for 35 years, Jon Anderson has had a successful solo career, which includes working with such notable music artists as Vangelis, Kitaro, and Milton Nascimento.

International violin superstar Jean Luc Ponty is a pioneer and undisputed master of his instrument in the arena of jazz and rock. He is widely regarded as an innovator who has applied his unique visionary spin that has expanded the vocabulary of modern music. Together these two music legends have formed a musical synergy that is unparalleled!

AndersonPonty Band Featuring Music Icons Jon Anderson & Jean Luc Ponty To Release New CD/DVD “Better Late Than Never”

Los Angeles - One of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2015 by the AndersonPonty Band, featuring music icons Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty, is scheduled to hit the streets early Fall 2015! The new CD/DVD titled “Better Late Than Never” features outstanding performances by the band from September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado, as well as some innovative production.

The AndersonPonty Band has created some breathtaking new musical compositions.

“Better Late Than Never” also showcases rearrangements of classic YES hits like “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Roundabout” and “Wonderous Stories”, as well as some of Jean Luc Ponty's beloved compositions, with Jon's lyrical vocals and melodies enhancing the music and creating a very special and unique sound such as “Infinite Mirage” a new song incorporating Jean Luc's classic tune “Mirage”.

The AndersonPonty Band also includes Jamie Glaser on guitars - well known guitarist who has worked with Jean Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Bryan Adams and Lenny White; Wally Minko on keyboards - virtuoso player and composer who has performed and recorded with many worldwide stars including Pink, Toni Braxton, Jean Luc Ponty, Tom Jones, Gregg Rolie and Barry Manilow; Baron Browne on bass who has played with Steve Smith, Billy Cobham and Jean Luc Ponty; and Rayford Griffin on drums and percussion, who has played with Stanley Clarke Band, George Duke, Jean Luc Ponty and Michael Jackson. The band visit the music created by Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty over the years with new arrangements, virtuosic performances and new energy.

Jean Luc Ponty was originally approached by Jon Anderson with the idea of working together as far back as the 1980's. Now 30 years later the dream has finally come to fruition! In support of the new release, a world tour is currently in the works. Also, a videography documenting the making of the “Better Late Than Never” album will be released along with videos and performances.

AndersonPonty Band tour dates:

OCTOBER
10/27 - Philadelphia - Keswick Theater
10/29 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre
10/30 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse

NOVEMBER
11/1 - Pittsburgh - Carnegie Theater
11/3 - Chicago - Arcata Theatre
11/4 - Milwaukee - Milwaukee PAC
11/6 - Detroit - Detroit Music Hall
11/7 - Toronto - Danforth Music Hall
11/10 - Washington, DC - Howard Theater
11/11 - Long Island - Paramount Theater
11/13 - NYC - Ethical Culture
11/14 - Boston - Berklee Performance Center
11/17 - San Francisco - Regency
11/18 - Sacramento - Crest Theater
11/20 - Los Angeles - Saban Theater
11/21 - Scottsdale - Talking Stick

LAST CONCERT!! HUSH AT THE DETROIT PUB NOV 6

This is going to be a great night of Detroit music! Hush will be headlining a great night with HATCH and the amazing REDD...lots of special guests...This gig is at the DETROIT PUB on Harper in Clinton Township. We love the PUB...gorgeous venue!

 

November 6! With openers Hatch, Redd, and other special invited guests! Plus HUSH is rocking with the band and it's gonna be amazing! Plus...

It's FREE!!!

Go to the EVENT and hit that "Going" button and don't miss out.

More info to come! See you there!

Hush is an American hip hop artist from Livonia, Michigan.  Hush is also a fabulous producer and has worked with a variety of talent.

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